Richard Mishaan,
Vice-President
CHAI's BOARD
CHAI's Board is made up of a complex variety of people that come together to form the best crew for organizing events and bringing a positive voice for Israel on campus.
Please meet the people of CHAI:
Lindsay Bauer,
Co-President
My name is Lindsay Bauer and I am a senior from New York City majoring in Biomedical Engineering and minoring in Entrepreneurship and Management. Outside of the classroom and aside from my involvement with CHAI I volunteer tutor, design medical devices, and run. I loved serving as CHAI's VP of marketing last year and am excited to throw more great events this year!
Richard Mishaan,
Vice President.
My is Richie Mishaan. I am a Sophomore majoring in Computer Science. I grew up in Brooklyn, NY. I love independent and alternative music. And I love Israel!!
Matthew Lehmann,
Treasurer
My name is Matthew Lehman; I am a rising Senior from Queens NY. I am double majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Economics. I first got involved with Hillel Freshman year attending Friday night dinners and had the opportunity to serve on the CHAI board for the upcoming year.
Laura Scavo,
VP of Marketing.
My name is Laura Scavo and I am a sophomore from Bethesda, Maryland. I am currently majoring in mechanical engineering. When I’m not studying or in class, I enjoy spending time with friends, catching up on TV shows, or exploring the many nooks and crannies of campus. I have loved being on the board of CHAI, both as Treasurer and as the Vice President of Communications, and I cannot wait to see what this next year has in store for us!
Jeremy Fraenkel,
Community Inreach.
I was born and raised in Belgium to a Jewish and Zionist family. After high school, I served for two years in the IDF. I have always been passionate about Israel, and I think part of my responsibility is to show the world a true image of Israel and all of its contributions to the world.
I am an Economics and International Studies double major.
Avital Zenilman,
Facebook Chair.
My name is Tali Zenilman. I am a freshman from Lawrence, NY. I am the 7th of 9 children and I have 2 dogs. My favorite food is chocolate.
Ariel Goldschlag,
Co-President
Hi my name is Ariel Goldschlag and I am a rising senior at Johns Hopkins University. I am an economics major and have always be interested in advocating for Israel. I have been a member of CHAI since I was a freshman, through which I have made many new friends and learnt much about our college campus. Other clubs that I have participated in at Hopkins include: Hopkins Farmhands and Boot-up Baltimore and tutoring at the Learning Den.
Gaby Mizrahi,
Secretary
Hi! My name is Gaby Mizrahi and I'm a freshman International Studies major. I'm from the wicked awesome city of Boston, Massachusetts. I love the beach (the real kind and the one here), music and salt and vinegar chips. My favorite thing about Israel is the outdoorsy culture and the beautiful hikes.
Sophie Tulkoff,
Events Committee Chair
Sophie Tulkoff- I am from Westchester, NY and went to SAR High School. I am majoring in International Studies and minoring in Entrepreneurship & Management. Both in school and at home, Israel has been a big part of my life and education, and so, for a gap year I served in the Israeli Defense Force's Foreign Liaison Unit. I enjoy being part of CHAI, working with other passionate students to promote Israeli culture on the Hopkins campus.
Danielle Blustein,
VP of Outreach.
Hi! I'm Danielle Blustein a Sophomore from Westchester New York. I am a double major in International Studies and Political Science with a minor in Social Policy. I spent my gap year in between high school and college at Midreshet Yeud where I learned, volunteered and truly fell in love with Israel.
Sam Liebman,
Logistics Manager.
Hi my name is Sam Liebman and I'm a freshman from New York. I am a Economics major with a minor in Financial Economics and Entrepreneurship and Management. I spent last year at Yeshivat Ashreinu and toured all around Israel.
Amanda Edwards,
Visual Media Manager.
I'm Amanda Edwards - from Teaneck, New Jersey! I love Israel!!